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Getting Authenticated

You need API tokens to be able to make requests to our APIs. Follow this guide for how to mint these tokens.
You must have an active Campfire account and login to be able to create Auth tokens.
1

Login and go to the API Tokens page

Go to the API Tokens (Settings > API Keys) page in your Campfire instance. .
2

Create an API User

Click the “Create User” button to create a new user.Fill in the name, email, and role for the API user. The role will determine the actions and APIs you’ll be able to access.Options:
  • admin: All APIs
  • clerk: Ability to view all APIs and post draft entries
  • view only: Ability to call only GET APIs
3

Create an API Key

Click the “Create API Key” button on the user. Copy the key and store it somewhere safe. You can only see the key once.
4

Use it in requests

Add the Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY header to your requests.

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Next steps

Now that you have your keys, explore using them with these key features:

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Need help? Contact your Campfire support team and we’re happy to help you build your best Campfire workflow!